LT1 350 V8

Transmission Type:

4 Speed Automatic

Miles:

25,561 (Actual)

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

The biggest bargain in performance cars today? The C4 Corvette. World-class handling and brakes, potent LT1 power, and a highly functional and comfortable interior, all for less than $20 grand? Better yet, cars like this 1994 convertible have typically been cherished toys, not daily drivers, so it's nicely preserved and ready to enjoy.

By 1994, the C4 had evolved into one heck of a performance car and it shows. The wedge-shaped profile is unmistakably Corvette, but little details delight fans who can identify each year by its unique signature features like the gills behind the front wheels. With only 25,561 original miles, this is an extremely well-preserved convertible that has always been garaged, waxed, and treated with respect. Black always looks awesome on the Corvette, and it gives even the roadster models a sinister, intimidating presence that's hard to ignore. The factory paint is still in great shape, which should be expected since Corvette owners are simply fanatical about keeping things clean, although with black it's impossible to keep it perfect forever. The chin hasn't been bashed on steep driveways and the rockers haven't been blasted by gravel, and the convex rear bumper cap is unmarred by cracks or other signs of parking lot combat. Hard to believe this C4 is more than 20 years old, isn't it?

The black leather interior is equally well-preserved and looks right with the matching black paint job. Supportive bucket seats were always part of the Corvette features list, but the chairs in this '94 go above and beyond the call of duty, offering comfort and grip in equal measure. Of course, it helps that they're power adjustable in just about every direction, and the leather is in very good shape with few signs of drying or cracking. Folks in the automotive press always criticized the Corvette's combination of analog and digital gauges, but the setup works quite well once you've acclimated to the look, and for technophiles, the button-covered instrument panel is a dream come true. Everything was standard, from automatic climate control and power windows to a digital information center and adjustable suspension, and all of it was rock-solid reliable in the 'Vette. The stereo sounds great, even with the top down, and speaking of the top, it's a brand new black canvas unit that can be stowed in seconds, creating one of the sleekest convertibles of all time.

The 350 cubic inch LT1 needs no introduction. The final iteration of the first-generation small block V8, it moves the Corvette with genuine authority that still delivers plenty of smiles today. It's also bulletproof reliable and happy to trundle around town without complaint. With such low mileage, this one is hardly even broken-in yet, and with a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission and optional performance axle ratio, it's a fantastic point-and-shoot machine for tight traffic situations. And while modifications for these cars are plentiful, this one remains 100% stock, so reliability and drivability have not been compromised. Shiny Corvette directional alloys (left and right wheels are designed to face the same direction) wear what may be the original 255/45/17 front and 285/40/17 rear Goodyear GS-C performance radials.

You just can't get this much legendary performance for less cash, and with a top that goes down, a great color scheme, and bulletproof reliability, the C4 is an ideal hobby car that won't be this affordable forever. Call now!